Delta Nu Chapter

Loyola University Chicago

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Undergraduate Sisters

Meet our current undergraduate Sisters!

There are currently 6 active Sisters on campus:

Stacy Manjarrez also known as Luminosa

Crossed: Spring 2017

Year: Junior

Major(s): Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience

Minor(s): N/A

Ethnicity: Mexican

Why LTA?

I went to a predominately white high school and coming to Loyola in Chicago, I really wanted to connect to my Latina roots. Once I got to Loyola I realized that finding that close group of people with similar backgrounds and understandings would be more challenging than I anticipated. However, when I went to an informational for LTA and they welcomed me with hugs, I knew I found that group. Since then, I have never been happier and never felt more at home.

Giselle Milla "G."also known as La Orquídea

Crossed: Spring 2018

Year: Junior

Major(s): Biology, Pre-Med Track

Minor(s): Latin American Studies

Ethnicity: Honduran

Why LTA?

Throughout my life, I have been proud of my roots. I was raised in Honduras and when I moved to the United States I was constantly trying to find a place where I could fit in, somewhere where I could keep cultivating my values and beliefs. As a second year at Loyola, I realized I did not only needed a group of people where I could fit in but also women who were going to help me grow and help me value my skills. I needed a support system that was going to remind me that being a first generation woman was perfectly fine and that as long as I never give up on my dreams, my goals will always fall into place. That is the reason why I chose Lambda Theta Alpha, my home away from home.

Vanessa Santamaria "A."also known as Ambiciosa

Crossed: Spring 2018

Year: Junior

Major(s): Communication Studies

Minor(s): Latin American Studies and English

Ethnicity: Mexican

Why LTA?

I went to a high school that was made up of a minority population so coming to a predominantly white university was very difficult. I felt very disconnected with my culture and found it hard to find a community that I could truly connect with. I tried joining various organizations but none of them made me feel complete, there was something missing. Coming into LTA, I found a home and I found a network of support that has allowed me to blossom as a person. No matter where I go or what happens, I know I’ll have my sisters’ support just as they have my love and support.

Lissette N. Amón "C."also known as Capaz

Crossed: Spring 2018

Year: Sophomore

Major(s): Psychology and Theology

Minor(s): N/A

Ethnicity: Ecuadorian

Why LTA?

As a first-generation college student, I decided to take advantage of everything college has to offer. Although I was active within other organizations and communities on campus, I still felt like I was missing something. In ACE, an organization that I am a part of, I met my Sister Elizabeth "Liz" Nieto. I saw her wearing her letters and did some research on LTA before attending some of their events. When I attended said events, I really enjoyed the welcoming environment and how my Chapter Sisters portrayed themselves and this Sisterhood. LTA is also academic-based, which is a plus because academics are important to me. Furthermore, LTA is a Latina-based sorority, I believed that with the help of Lambda Theta Alpha I would gain a better understanding of my culture and my role in it.